Human Resources and Training
Advanced Certificate in Employee Relations (ER)
26–30 Oct 2026 · Manama
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Talent Acquisition and Retention
Intensive 5-day course · English, Arabic & European languages
- Duration5 days
- FormatClassroom or live online
- LanguageEnglish, Arabic or a European language
- CertificateARUK Certificate of Attendance
- FeeFrom £2,280 + VAT
HR teams, recruitment specialists and hiring managers study talent acquisition and retention over five days. Delegates connect recruitment decisions with business objectives, develop selection and onboarding processes, and examine employer branding and candidate experience. Data analysis, employee motivation and retention programmes provide the basis for discussing engagement, turnover and a culture that supports strong performance.
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Group discount: 2 delegates 20% · 3 delegates 35% · 5 or more delegates 50%
Can't make these dates? We can run this course for your team on dates that suit you. Ask for custom dates · In-house options
Online (live)
With a trainer, on dates to suit your team
This course can be taught live online by a trainer, in English, Arabic or any European language, for one person or a whole team.
£1,850 + VAT
Group discount: 2 delegates 20% · 3 delegates 35% · 5 or more delegates 50%
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Tailor this course
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Course overview
Recruitment and retention affect an organisation's ability to meet its long-term goals. This course places both within workforce strategy, covering the tools used to attract suitable candidates and the conditions that encourage employees to stay. Delegates consider employer branding, recruitment channels and future talent pipelines before working through screening, structured interviews, assessments and onboarding for new employees.
Talent decisions need evidence. Recruitment measures, predictive analytics, engagement surveys and retention performance indicators form the data topics across the five days, alongside discussion of employee motivation and the causes of turnover. Delegates consider retention programmes, compensation and benefits, recognition and leadership responsibilities. Social media and artificial intelligence feature in the acquisition topics. Lectures and group discussions use adult learning techniques to explore these methods and their application in a changing business environment.
Course objectives
By the end of the course, delegates will be able to:
- Explain the strategic importance of acquiring and retaining talent
- Connect talent acquisition activities with business objectives
- Develop recruitment and selection processes
- Apply employer branding and candidate experience practices
- Use data analytics to refine talent management strategies
- Create retention programmes that support long-term employee commitment
- Address difficulties in retaining talented employees as business conditions change
Who should attend
This course suits:
- HR professionals and managers working in recruitment and talent management
- Talent acquisition specialists
- Line managers who hire and retain employees
- Senior leaders responsible for organisational strategy and workforce planning
- Professionals developing their approaches to talent acquisition and retention
Training methodology
- Lectures introduce the concepts through adult learning techniques.
- Interactive group discussions allow delegates to examine acquisition and retention practices.
Daily agenda
- Day 1
Talent acquisition and retention within strategy
- Current context for acquiring and retaining talent
- Talent acquisition's contribution to organisational success
- Connecting talent strategy with business objectives
- Challenges in talent acquisition and retention
- Employer branding to attract suitable talent
- Day 2
Acquisition methods and recruitment planning
- Setting recruitment goals
- Preparing job descriptions and role requirements
- Traditional and digital recruitment channels
- Candidate experience throughout the recruitment process
- Social media and AI applications in talent acquisition
- Developing a pipeline of future talent
- Day 3
Candidate selection and onboarding
- Screening and selection practices
- Structured interviews and candidate assessments
- Skills tests and behavioural interviews for candidate evaluation
- Helping new employees move into their roles through onboarding
- How onboarding affects employee retention
- Designing onboarding programmes that encourage engagement
- Day 4
Evidence for acquisition and retention decisions
- Applying data and analytics to talent acquisition
- Measures of recruitment success
- Predictive analytics for retention strategies
- Surveys of employee engagement and satisfaction
- Performance measures for tracking retention
- Day 5
Retention and a culture of strong performance
- Employee motivations and reasons for turnover
- Designing retention programmes
- Engagement and recognition within organisational culture
- Compensation and benefits approaches to retaining talent
- Leadership responsibilities for talent retention
- Case studies of successful retention programmes
Certificate
Every delegate who completes the course receives an ARUK Training Certificate of Attendance.
Frequently asked questions
How do I register?
Choose a date and city in the schedule and press Register, or send us an enquiry. Our team confirms your place and sends an invoice.
Are fees shown with VAT?
Fees are shown per delegate and exclude VAT, which is added to the invoice where applicable.
Can this course be delivered for our team only?
Yes. Any ARUK course can be delivered in-house at your premises, in a meeting room we book for you, or 1-to-1.
Is this course available online?
Yes. We run it live online with a trainer, on dates that suit your team, for £1,850 + VAT per delegate.
Is there a group discount?
Yes. 20% for 2 delegates, 35% for 3 delegates and 50% for 5 or more delegates on the same course.
Can the course be delivered in Arabic or another language?
Yes. Our courses can be delivered in English, Arabic or any European language, by a trainer who teaches in that language. Mention your preferred language when you register or enquire.
What certificate will I receive?
An ARUK Training Certificate of Attendance.
